From Knee Socks to Armwarmers

Found the above pattern on pinterest. Thought about Brooke because of her nerve issues in the cool/cold temps.

got some not-too-thick knee socks at Walmart

takes about 2 seconds to make these

 Now that I've tried them, I think thick ones would be just fine.  And I also think it doesn't have to be knee socks!  Just depends on if ya want them up to your elbows or not!

too long or tight?  slouch 'em!

foo-foo cowl

Last winter Jerri gave me of her leftover some orange acrylic and a thin, feathery yarn.  So I used both strands and knitted a fun cowl for a little girl.  Just a straight knit and very easy.

I love how it turned out!

doesn't baby Ava look precious in it?

Watch Locket

Totally want to try to make some of these.  Patrick Sheehy made this one for Joan.  He just got a watch from a resale shop, took the hands of and smoothed the face with sandpaper and inserted Joan and their precious grandson.  Love it!

David did this one for me!  I love it!

Found the above watch at Carolyn's Closet on the AR side and David got me fixed up!

Brooke & I used to sport these big ole Twinkie watches, so it was only right that I use mine to make a watch locket for her. She's rockin' it along with her jamberry nails!

I made this one for myself with Laura's wedding pic.  Edith got one of these, too, with a blingy watch.  Which she had donated to the cause.

Easy Peasy Cowl

by Jennifer Casa

I used DK yarn and size 6 needles.

Great pattern for a little warmth this fall and winter!

this one went to Linda Sue

Amy's Diaper Cups

Needing a cute idea for a baby shower?  Here's an easy one for ya!  You can use leftover flannel from the burp rags.

 You'll need flannel, safety pins, Gulf Wax, and a saucepan/stove to melt the wax.
Amy let me help her make about 70 of these.  It took about 4-5 bars of the Gulf Wax to do that many.

First, cut the flannel into these shapes.

Fold and pin.

Then, using tongs,  dip each one in the melted was, squeeze as much wax as possible off, then shape them like a little diaper and place on parchment paper to cool.

Fill with nuts and mints and decorate tables with them!

Amy B's Burp Rags

We have been at this rv park since April.  And with only 2 weeks left, I just now found a crafting buddy.

before the snipping

finished products

Amy showed be the cutest flannel burp rags.  Super easy!  Can't wait to make a few of those to include with my cocoon for a baby gift!

Just make your template and cut out the fab -- they need to have a front piece and a back piece.  Stitch about one half inch around the edge.  Snip all along the edges.  Wash, dry, and it'll have a cute fringed edging.

my first 2

I made my first 2 for Keasha's new baby girl, Olivia.  Keasha said they will be her "fancy, going out" burp cloths! haha

I give them like this and tell them to wash and dry to create the ruffles

11-10-15:  So a year later, I've finally gifted most of the burp rags I made.  Our regular server at Jimmie's on Harry is expecting her first and is sooooo excited.  So I made another batch to give to her before we leave tow.  Love this idea.  Thanks again, Amy B!

she's studying the nursery rhyme pix on them

now she's wearing them

11-23-15:  Got to visit with our sweet server, Rizzo, this morning.  She loved her new burp rags!  She just found out she's having a girl!  (which is what I predicted!)

March 2016:  I made the following cocoons and burp rags for Lissa's and Patrick's baby girl, Wren, due in May/June 2016.  The burp rags with the brown cocoon are for Nathan's and Dara's 5th baby M!

these are for Baby Carl -- Ranger Holly's baby

Mustard Scarf

by Jane Richmond -- free on ravelry.com

This was an easy knit on big needles.  I love the look!